How can an african get a SDR role in the USA
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Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
Maybe @Maximas can help?
My guess is looking for remote from anywhere roles
My guess is looking for remote from anywhere roles
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐ฐ
Yeah, the challenge is that with differing employment rules for countries, it's extremely difficult to get a remote job from another country. The recommendation I'd have would be to find USA companies that have a presence in the African country, and then apply to those companies.
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
this makes lots of sense. i will implement this, please i am open to more ideas.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
Yeah maybe search for Work From anywhere companies? They are proven to hire across the world. But it depends on the country most likely as @Sunbunny31 said
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
I will def do this, Thank you Kosta
jefe
Arsonist
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This is the way.
Time zones, taxes, regulations etc. all make it very difficult.
Plus there are tons of SDRs stateside
Time zones, taxes, regulations etc. all make it very difficult.
Plus there are tons of SDRs stateside
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
thank you
GDO
Politicker
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BDM
Solution could be an international payroll provider or setting up an LLC to invoice them directly
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐ฐ
Not sure most companies want to make that effort for entry-level employees.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
Some companies are outsourcing sdrs and renewal reps, and let the AEs and AMs stay state-side.
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
Thanks for tagging Kosta.
Primarily it needs to be through looking for outsourcing companies that host US sales accounts if available where you at that are hiring for that role, that's how I got my current one.
If not, you may need to consider other platforms like LI&Indeed in addition to others that may hire internationally in this regard.
Recommend to keep the social platforms as FB and others as your last option, as even if you found any they'll be most probably commission based opportunities only with low to no base.
Good Luck.
Primarily it needs to be through looking for outsourcing companies that host US sales accounts if available where you at that are hiring for that role, that's how I got my current one.
If not, you may need to consider other platforms like LI&Indeed in addition to others that may hire internationally in this regard.
Recommend to keep the social platforms as FB and others as your last option, as even if you found any they'll be most probably commission based opportunities only with low to no base.
Good Luck.
BTQ
Politicker
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Account Manager
@Maximas hey it's your shot! (kind of)
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
Thx 4 tagging..assistance provided:)
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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@Gasty have any advice?
Gasty
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War Room Community Manager
@Salessuperhero: Welcome to the war room! Curious, what's the reason you're looking for a role, particularly in US?
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
1. i will gain very good international experience2. The pay is better3. i will also meet and connect with notable sales experts
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
If you're based on Africa it's going to be tough.
It's a headache to hire overseas employees for a number of reasons.
Maybe look for us firms that already have presence in Africa?
It's a headache to hire overseas employees for a number of reasons.
Maybe look for us firms that already have presence in Africa?
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
@Sunbunny31 suggests the same thing but can i know why it is hard to hire from africa?
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐ฐ
US companies need to adhere to not only their own country's employment rules and regulations, they need to adhere to the employee's country of residence's rules as well. If they're not already set up with a presence in the country, it's unlikely they'll hire.
It's expensive and challenging to set up new hires externally.
It's expensive and challenging to set up new hires externally.
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
thank you
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐ฐ
Are you looking to move? I suspect that will be a very difficult work visa.
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
if I get a work sponsor visa, I will def move.
Diablo
Politicker
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Sr. AE
Very difficult to get sponsor visa for Sales role. All the best.
Pachacuti
Politicker
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Very difficult unless you have some sort of specialized skill or education. But I doubt any SaaS, or other, company will go through the effort of bringing you to the US for a base SDR job.
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
Which country are you located in? I might be able to send some links your way.
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
I live in Nigeria, i will appreciate
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
I have connections in Kenya, they do not support remote work unfortunately.
oldcloser
Arsonist
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There are US companies with offices there. Dig around and see who's set up to hire locally. Not impossible.
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
this is very smart, I appreciate the feedback
oldcloser
Arsonist
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Oracle has a big office in SA. Maybe start there.
offkey
Fire Starter
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SDR
How have you been applying?
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
I have been applying via linkdln and I canโt even get an interview
AnchorPoint
Politicker
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Business Coach
Seriously?
Salessuperhero
Contributor
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Sales Development Representative
Yes
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